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Meet our Swiss Best Managed Companies 2026

Recognising Swiss business excellence

We are proud to announce all the recipients of the Swiss Best Managed Companies designation. These privately owned and controlled Swiss companies are being recognised for operating at the highest levels of business excellence.

Newly awarded

These three new laureates have achieved the Best Managed Companies mark of excellence for the first time⁠.

Requalifiers

Companies that have retained their Best Managed Companies status after being recognised in the past four years.

Gold Standard winners 2026

ATP Adhesive systems

ATP specialises in the development and manufacture of client specific pressure sensitive, and heat activated adhesive tapes with own developed formulations. ATP is the market leader in water based technology for industrial applications with a history of over 30 years. With high quality, flexible production facilities located in Germany, USA and UK, supported by a global distribution network, ATP supplies diverse industry segments including mobility, construction, healthcare, electronics, graphics, foam, textiles and security.

ECSA Group

Emanuele Centonze Holding AG is a Group active in wholesale trade in various sectors. The Group includes three main companies. ECSA Chemicals AG: international trade in raw materials and distribution of chemicals. ECSA Energy SA: distribution of petroleum products and management of petrol stations. ECSA Maintenance AG: distribution of industrial equipments and materials (lubricants, personal protective equipment, paints and varnishes, detergents).

Läderach

High-quality fresh chocolate – that's what Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family-owned company has continually delighted customers with pioneering chocolate creations, from thin-walled hollow truffle balls to the open sale of fresh chocolate in its own chocolateries, or delicate mini mousses. Now led by the third generation of the Läderach family - brothers Johannes, Elias, and David Läderach - the company remains deeply rooted in craftsmanship and innovation. As World Chocolate Master, Elias Läderach embodies and represents the brand’s exceptional chocolate expertise. Today, the rapidly growing company employs over 2,500 people from more than 80 countries. Läderach oversees the entire production process, from cocoa bean to shop counter, with all chocolate produced exclusively in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. This full control ensures uncompromising quality at every stage of production. Läderach’s handcrafted chocolate creations are sold in more than 250 chocolateries across 30 countries and the online shop at www.laderach.com.

Teoxane

Founded by Valérie Taupin in 2003, Teoxane Laboratories is the leading Swiss expert in the science of hyaluronic acid. For 20 years, Teoxane has pushed innovation, pioneered the future of aesthetics, and opened the door to a new world of natural, expressive, and emotive beauty. The company was founded on a singular vision: to unlock the possibilities of aesthetic treatments through high-performance dermal filler and dermocosmetics, rooted in rigorous scientific research. By consistently listening, educating, and laying the groundwork for a safer industry, Teoxane has shaped a new era in aesthetic medicine where small acts of beauty create dramatic changes in the lives of patients and healthcare practitioners alike.

Variosystems

Variosystems is an internationally established and recognized electronics services partner in the field of the development, industrialization, production and life-cycle management of electronics solutions to leading innovators in Europe, North America and Asia. With 30 years of experience, Variosystems has established a reputation for operations excellence and highest customer satisfaction with a team of more than 2,500 employees and a turnover of 300 million Swiss francs worldwide. In accordance with our vision "to be the most trusted and sustainable electronics services partner", we want to shape innovation and solve complex challenges together. Our aspiration is that we use our resources sustainably and that our behaviour creates trust among customers.

Vista Gruppe

Founded over 40 years ago by Dr. med. Eduard Haefliger, Vista is now a leading centre of excellence for ophthalmology throughout Switzerland. With numerous locations in the German-speaking part of Switzerland and in Ticino, Vista has a broad network of eye clinics and eye practices. Thanks to the close cooperation between the locations and the highly specialised doctors, the entire treatment spectrum of modern ophthalmology can be covered. Vista has its own research department and plays an active role in the scientific development of ophthalmology, setting new standards in the process. As a recognised training clinic with numerous training and further education opportunities, Vista is an attractive employer for doctors and non-medical staff.

Gold Standard requalifier

Acrotec Group

Acrotec is an independent group created by micromechanics professionals. Its main objective is to be a reference subcontractor, offering a wide range of manufacturing processes for precision components. Its strategy is to provide "Swiss-made" quality products to the entire watch and jewelry industry, the medical industry, as well as to the automotive, electronics and aeronautical sectors.

Capri-Sun

Capri Sun Group is the owner of the iconic beverage Capri-Sun in a pouch that since 1969 has grown to be the #1 kids drink brand in the world, selling 6 billion pouches in over 100 countries every year. With a diverse range of flavours and products, including low and no added sugar versions, Capri-Sun continues to be the top choice for refreshment and fun for kids and families everywhere. Our Vision is to be the most sustainable, all natural kids drinks in the world!

Wipf Group

Headquartered in Brugg (Switzerland), the Wipf Group is an internationally active industrial holding company specialized in flexible packaging, envelopes & stationery, direct marketing and digital services.

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